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Every published motion, unanimous or not — nothing curated out. A high unanimity rate is itself a finding.

Jun 9, 2015
Amend FY14/15 capital and operating budgets, transfer funds An Ordinance to amend the capital budget and the operating budget both as approved by Ordinance O-95-2014 for fiscal year 14/15 and to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Approve Ordinances 12g through 12u on consent. (untitled)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Adopt revised fee schedule for Form District Development R-195-2015 — A Resolution adopting the revised fee schedule related to Form District Development, pursuant to Section 4.0.2.D.2.b. of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Adopt City of Knoxville Pension Funding Policy R-194-2015 — A Resolution adopting a City of Knoxville Pension Funding Policy in compliance with the Tennessee Public Employee Defined Benefit Financial Security Act of 2014.(Requested by Finance Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize reimbursement for KUB utilities relocation for W. Jackson Ave Streetscapes R-193-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to reimburse a portion of the relocation expenses for Knoxville Utilities Board utilities located along the W. Jackson Avenue right-of-way in an amount not to exceed $55,673.50 as part of the W. Jackson Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize reimbursement for AT&T utilities relocation for W. Jackson Ave Streetscapes R-192-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to reimburse a portion of the relocation expenses for the AT&T Utilities located along the W. Jackson Avenue right-of-way in an amount not to exceed $200,441.18 as part of the W. Jackson Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize purchase of property for W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project R-191-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a tract in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 334 W. Young High Pike from Gus Berrier, Jr. and Shirley C. Berrier for $1,142.00 as part of the W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize purchase of property for W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project R-190-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a tract in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 338 W. Young High Pike from Gus Berrier, Jr. and Shirley C. Berrier for $1,426.00 as part of the W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize purchase of property for W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project R-189-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a tract in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 346 W. Young High Pike from Gus Berrier, Jr. and Shirley C. Berrier for $1,623.00 as part of the W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize agreement for Fort Sanders Sidewalk Improvements Project R-188-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $175,166.00 for the Fort Sanders Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Authorize agreement for 2015 Sidewalk Replacement Project R-187-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $563,395.75 for the 2015 Sidewalk Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Approve FY 2016-2021 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program and FY 2016 Budget O-89-2015 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2016 - 2021 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program, including the FY 2016 Capital Improvement Budget. (File No. 5-A-15-OB)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Approve Consent Items listed in agenda item 5d. (untitled)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Approve minutes from May 26, 2015 City Council meeting Approve minutes from the May 26, 2015 City Council meeting.
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Rezone 318 Nancy Lynn Lane from General Industrial to Research/Development An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 318 Nancy Lynn Lane from I-G (General Industrial) district to I-RD (Research and Development) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, West Bearden Park, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-K-26-RZ) (Council District 2)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Rezone 5307 Ballard Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5307 Ballard Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Jedidiah Rowlett, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Close unnamed alley off Wright Street An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 15260 off Wright Street and running between properties with Tax Identification Numbers 082IF005, 006, 007, and 008, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Council District 6)
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Set certified property tax rate at $1.3956 per $100 assessed value O-74-2026 — An Emergency Ordinance setting a “Certified Tax Rate” as required by T.C.A. 67-5-1701 and amending Ordinance O-29-2026 (Tax Rate Ordinance) to adjust the tax rate from $2.1556 to $1.3956 per $100 of assessed value. Budget & taxes
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Apply for TDOT grant to replace underground fuel tank R-263-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an IMPROVE grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $480,000.00, with a required City match of up to $120,000.00 for a total grant amount of $600,000.00 to decommission an underground fuel tank replacing it with a tank that is fully compliant with environmental safety regulations. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Apply for TDOT grant for an Intelligent Transportation System R-262-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an IMPROVE grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,608,000.00, with a required City match of up to $402,000.00, for a total grant amount of $2,010,000.00 to implement a comprehensive Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) to consolidate four unintegrated software programs. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Agreement with TBI for Internet Crimes Against Children conference grant R-261-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to support the Tennessee Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force by coordinating one annual training conference, pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an annual amount not to exceed $130,000.00, with an option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year periods upon written agreement by the parties. Public safety
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Agreement with Cagle Development for Inskip Pool deck replacement R-260-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cagle Development, LLC, providing construction services for replacement of the existing pool deck at Inskip Pool and Park for an amount not to exceed $261,526.00. (Council District 5) Parks & community
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Amend agreement with Chevin Fleet Solutions for Fleetwave software upgrades R-259-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to an agreement with Chevin Fleet Solutions for the provision of upgrades to the Fleetwave software used by the Fleet Services Department, increasing the amount of the initial setup cost by $19,671.50 for a new total initial setup amount not to exceed $40,271.50, with the ongoing annual cost not to exceed $42,492.00 remaining unchanged. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Amend contract for First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project R-258-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the contract amount by $21,400.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $526,900.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2027. (Council Districts 4 & 5) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Overturn Planning Commission denial for housing at 1409 W. Fifth Avenue R-257-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by R. Bentley Marlow, thereby overturning the denial of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for a Middle Housing application for property located at 1409 W. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission denied 12-1) (File No. 8-I-26-OB) (Council District 6) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Overturn Planning Commission denial for housing at 1415 W Fifth Avenue R-256-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by R. Bentley Marlow, thereby overturning the denial of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for a Middle Housing application for property located at 1415 W Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission denied 13-0) (File No. 8-H-26-OB) (Council District 6) Zoning & land use
Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Sep 15, 2026
Rezone 103 Circle Lane from Office to General Commercial on appeal O-73-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 103 Circle Lane from O (Office) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, Spencer Stanley, applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0) (File No. 7-J-26-RZ) (Council District 2) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Appoint Amy Hathaway to the Neighborhood Advisory Council R-255-2026 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointment of Amy Hathaway to the Neighborhood Advisory Council and expressing appreciation to Wala Habiby for his service on the Neighborhood Advisory Council. Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Emergency ordinance enacting moratorium on large data centers O-57-2026 — An Emergency Ordinance enacting a one-year moratorium on the permitting, construction or development of large data centers requiring ten (10) megawatts or more of power in the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Administration) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Resolution granting pensions R-193-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individual(s), employee(s) of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize grant application for KAT Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant R-192-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,346,193.00, to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance utilizing sections 5307 and 5339 grant funds for fiscal years 2020 and 2023, with a total City match of $134,619.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Request KCDC to create North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan R-191-2026 — A Resolution requesting Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation to create a Redevelopment Plan for an area, to be titled the North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan. (Fugate, Grant, Adams, Honeycutt, Helsley) (Council District 6, 1, all) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. for solar installations R-190-2026 — A Resolution entering into an agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. to complete engineering assessments and design proposals for five solar photovoltaic installations on City of Knoxville facilities for a cost not to exceed $111,195.00 (Council Districts 3, 5, and 6) (Requested by Office of Sustainability) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize agreement with Boys & Girls Clubs for youth programs R-189-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $260,000.00 to support programs which engage Knoxville youth in life-enhancing programming and early workforce readiness activities. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize agreement with Elite Petroleum Inc. for KAT Magnolia facility R-188-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Elite Petroleum Inc., to decommission two underground storage tanks, conduct repairs, and perform environmental sampling at Knoxville Area Transit Magnolia facility, in the amount not to exceed $86,926.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize subgrantee agreement with YWCA for Keys of Hope program R-187-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of transitional housing through the Keys of Hope program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee for legal services R-186-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of legal services to low- income individuals facing wrongful evictions and other critical housing issues. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center R-185-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance service for approximately seven community projects. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize subgrantee agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. R-184-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. not to exceed $90,775.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support its Permanent Supportive Housing Case Management program. (Council District 3) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize agreement with KCDC for Western Heights infrastructure improvements R-183-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for Phase V infrastructure improvements at Western Heights, in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Amend Samsara, Inc. agreement for fleet telematics services R-182-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate an amendment to Agreement No.C-22-0552 with Samsara, Inc., to extend the term for 10 months for the continued provision of telematics hardware, services and accessories for automatic vehicle location tracking of assets managed by the Department of Fleet Services, for an amount not to exceed $177,633.66 for the term of this extension Agreement. (Requested by Fleet Services Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Amend contract with Adams Contracting for North Cherry St Stormwater Project R-181-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Adams Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $95,842.40 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,941,689.31, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Amend contract with Gresham Smith for South Knoxville Bridge Greenway Project R-180-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gresham Smith to provide design services for the South Knoxville Bridge Greenway Project, increasing the contract amount by $35,460.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $275,670.00. (Council Districts 1 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Authorize agreement for Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative on Sutherland Ave R-179-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to participate in the Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative for pedestrian improvements on Sutherland Avenue between Longview Road and Hollywood Road for an estimated project cost of $300,000.00 with the City funding $30,000.00. (Council Districts 2 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Resolution approving appeal for variance at 1503 Southgate Road R-178-2026 — A Resolution approving an appeal by Scott Albrecht of the denial by the Board of Zoning Appeals of a variance to decrease the minimum required corner side setback for a detached garage in a RN-1 zoning district from 15 feet to 10 feet, per Article 10.3.P.3, for property located at 1503 Southgate Road. (BZA-26-0025) (Parcel ID 121 EC 012) (Council District 2) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Ordinance to change zoning at Hialeah Drive properties from RN-1 to RN-2 O-56-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 732, 734, 740, 742, 748, 750, 756, and 758 Hialeah Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, HMFIC Property Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 5-K-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Ordinance to change zoning at 3225 Joyce Avenue from RN-1 to RN-2 O-55-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3225 Joyce Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith, PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-D-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Ordinance to close E Oklahoma Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds O-54-2026 — An Ordinance to close a southern portion of E Oklahoma Avenue as it abuts property at 510 E Oklahoma Avenue, Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 4). (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Approve minutes of June 23, 2026 regular meeting Minutes of the June 23, 2026 Regular Meeting
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Change base zoning classification for property at 5419 Jacksboro Pike 3-E-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Tim Wells/Wells Family Trust, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Amend Zoning Code to add Historic Overlay district 3-G-26-RZ — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville Zoning Code to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, and to adopt the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as the district's relevant design guidelines, Jennifer Bradley, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Adopt the 2026 One Year Plan 3-A-26-OYP — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2026 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-26-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Amend City Code Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-63 An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Section 7.5-63. (Requested by Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Helsley)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Approve agreement with Three Phase Power for on-call electrical services R-106-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Three Phase Power, LLC to provide on-call electrical repair service, installation, and upgrades at various City owned facilities on an as-needed basis, for an annual estimated contract in an amount up to $50,000. (Council Districts: All) (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Approve agreement with Edison Electric for on-call electrical services R-105-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC to provide on-call electrical repair service, installation, and upgrades at various City owned facilities on an as-needed basis, for an annual estimated cost of up to $150,000. (Council Districts: All) (Requested by Public Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Approve agreement with Bonitz, Inc for gymnasium basketball goals R-104-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional service agreement with Bonitz, Inc to provide new gymnasium basketball goals at 12 Community Center locations for an amount not to exceed $416,184.21 (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Approve amendment to contract with Whaley Construction for Old City Streetscapes R-103-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Old City Streetscapes Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $51,307.25 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $672,940.75. (Council District: 6) (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Approve agreement with Progression Electric for Street Lighting Maintenance R-102-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Approve agreement with Edison Electric for Street Lighting Maintenance R-101-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $1,450,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Approve agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Co. for Pavement Marking R-100-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Co., Inc. for the 2026 Pavement Marking On-Call Project in an annual amount not to exceed $250,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Withdraw an Ordinance to change base zoning classification 1-I-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and at 2802 N. Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district and O (Office) district to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval of a different zone; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 8-0-0-1
Withdrawn
Apr 14, 2026
Withdraw an Ordinance approving amendment to the One Year Plan 1-C-26-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and for a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 8-0-0-1
Withdrawn
Apr 14, 2026
Withdraw an Ordinance approving amendment to East City Sector Plan 1-B-26-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 8-0-0-1
Withdrawn
Apr 14, 2026 Adopt the 2026 One Year Plan 3-A-26-OYP — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2026 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-26-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Apr 14, 2026 Amend Zoning Code to add Historic Overlay district 3-G-26-RZ — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville Zoning Code to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, and to adopt the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as the district's relevant design guidelines, Jennifer Bradley, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Apr 14, 2026 Change base zoning classification for property at 5419 Jacksboro Pike 3-E-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Tim Wells/Wells Family Trust, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Apr 14, 2026
Approve minutes of March 31, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of the March 31, 2026 Regular Meeting
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Approve minutes of March 26, 2026 City Council Workshop Minutes of the March 26, 2026 City Council Workshop
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Rezone Ninth Avenue properties from residential to general industrial 12-P-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1609, 1615, 1619, 1621, and 1625 Ninth Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-G (General Industrial) district, Quality Machine and Welding Co., Inc., Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 12-P-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Rezone Georgia/Patton Street properties from industrial mixed-use to general commercial 1-H-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 400 and 410 Georgia Street and 0 and 222 Patton Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-H-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Apply for $3,125,000 federal BUILD grant for Knoxville Area Transit R-54-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program in the amount of $3,125,000.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Apply for up to $300,000 state grant for fire department rescue equipment R-53-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance in an amount up to $300,000.00 to purchase personal protective equipment, trauma medical kits, and essential rescue equipment for the Knoxville Fire Department Special Operations and Technical Rescue teams as part of the State's Rescue Squad Grant Program. (Requested by Fire Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Lease recycling drop-off center properties from Goodwill Industries for $50,000/year R-52-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Goodwill Industries to lease property housing the City's four recycling drop-off centers, for an annual amount of $50,000.00. (Requested by Public Service Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Amend Whaley Construction sidewalk contract, adding $62,685.60 and extending deadline R-51-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the 2024 Sidewalk Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $62,685.60 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,055,180.60 and extending the date of completion to February 28, 2026. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Approve $5,020,000 contract with Rogers Group for 2026 Resurfacing Phase I R-50-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,020,000.00 for the 2026 Resurfacing Phase I Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Approve $419,400 engineering contract with CDM Smith for East Greenway Drive Bridge replacement R-49-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering consulting services for the East Greenway Drive Bridge Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $419,400.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Award up to $23,950 in Youth Violence Prevention Week microgrants to eight organizations R-48-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $23,950.00 in Youth Violence Prevention Week Microgrants Program grants to support programming to eight community-based organizations in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Award up to $140,000 in Community Safety and Empowerment grants to 11 organizations R-47-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $140,000.00 in Community Safety and Empowerment grants to support programming to 11 community-based organizations in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Feb 17, 2026
Award up to $140,000 in Community Safety and Empowerment grants to 11 organizations R-47-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $140,000.00 in Community Safety and Empowerment grants to support programming to 11 community-based organizations in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Public safety
Motion to defer:Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Feb 17, 2026
Confirm Angela Dennis's appointment to Community Television of Knoxville board R-46-2026 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Angela Dennis to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Reappoint Ellen Lee and George Anna Yarbro to Board of Equalization R-45-2026 — A Resolution reappointing Ellen Lee and George Anna Yarbro to the Knox County Board of Equalization. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Approve minutes of the February 3, 2026 regular meeting Minutes of the February 3, 2026 Regular Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 1921 Old Callahan Dr from C-H-2 to RN-1 12-O-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1921 Old Callahan Drive from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Susan Hancock, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-O-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 4407-4411 Tippins Dr from I-G to RN-2 12-M-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 4407 and 4411 Tippins Drive from I-G (General Industrial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Joshua Schmitt, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-M-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 250 Patton St from I-MU to DK-W 12-L-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 250 Patton Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Alpha Residential, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-L-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 0 Western Ave from C-G-1 to C-G-3 12-H-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Western Avenue from C-G-1 (General Commercial) district to C-G-3 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Eric Forrestall, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-H-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Add PD designation for property at 406 Willow Avenue 12-A-25-PD — An Ordinance to amend the zoning map to add the PD (Planned Development) designation for property located at 406 Willow Avenue, Brad Salsbury, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-25-PD) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Postpone zoning change at 1137 Simpson St from RN-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1137 Simpson Street from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Dickerson, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 12-K-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 6, 2026
Postpone amendment to South City Sector Plan for 1137 Simpson St An Ordinance approving the request of Dickerson, LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to South Waterfront Mixed Use District Type 2 for property located at 1137 Simpson Street, leaving any and all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 12-A-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to defer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 6, 2026
Close portion of Reed Street and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Reed Street adjacent to City Blocks 21163 and 21164, running south from W Baxter Ave and terminating at the north side of an unnamed alley, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Grant pensions to certain individuals R-10-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Apply for and accept grant from DOJ for ICAC Task Force R-9-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $631,577.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Contract with Event Approvals, Inc. for E-Permitting Software System R-8-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Event Approvals, Inc. to provide the City with an E-Permitting Software System to facilitate the issuance of special event permits for a period of three years, with a total annual cost not to exceed $50,000.00. (Requested by Office of Special Events) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Authorize agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC as city financial advisor R-7-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC to serve as the City's financial advisor to develop and assist with implementation of the City's financial strategies to meet its current and long-term operations, financial obligations and financing needs, and to render assistance concerning potential debt transactions, in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00 for a three-year term with two optional one-year extensions. (Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing Co. for L.T. Ross Building Reroof R-6-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $779,200.00 for the L.T. Ross Building Reroof Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Amend agreement with Progression Electric for traffic signal maintenance R-5-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance project, increasing the annual amount by $25,000.00 for a new total annual amount of $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Authorize agreement with LinkLive, Inc. for VOIP services for 311/211 R-4-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with LinkLive, Inc. to provide VOIP communication services for the Center for Service Innovation 311/211, at an initial cost of $31,000.00, and an ongoing annual cost of $24,000.00. (Requested by 311/211 Center for Service Innovation) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 0 Global Way from OP to C-G-3 O-7-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Global Way from OP (Office Park) district to C-G-3 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose overlay districts unchanged, Pellissippi Dutchtown General Partnership, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-L-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 100 W. Depot Ave from I-G to DK-W O-6-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 100 W. Depot Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) district to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-F-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 0 W. Depot Ave from N/A to DK-W O-5-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 W. Depot Avenue from N/A (No zone) to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-E-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 207 Hidell Rd from C-H-2 to RN-2 O-4-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 207 Hidell Road from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Sean Olu, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Amend Zoning Code to remove planned district designation at 4900 Buffat Mill Rd O-3-2026 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 4900 Buffat Mill Road, Joel & Pam Poteat, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-25-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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